Sports Information Assistant

Denison University

Granville, OH

Posted Date: Jan 24, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$15-$20/hr
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Denison University
Denison University Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Conference

North Coast Athletic Conference (DIII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Communications Marketing

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Position Type

Support Staff

Classification Title

College Support Services

Position Title

Sports Information Assistant

Position Number

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Position Type

Support Staff

Classification Title

College Support Services

Position Title

Sports Information Assistant

Position Number

O00504

Pay Grade Level

CSS 6

Salary

$15 - $20 an hour

Department

Athletics

Posting Number

S 121301389

Full or Part Time

Part Time

Number of Months

Seasonal

Position End Date

05/31/2025

FTE

.57

Work Schedule

30 hours per week – fall through the end of the spring varsity playing season.

Basic Function

Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the summer operation of Denison’s

NCAA

Division

III

athletic department

Essential Job Functions

Provide coverage for Denison’s 26

NCAA

Division

III

varsity athletic programs. Assist in the maintenance of the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics to media outlets,

NCAA

and the

NCAC

Assist with producing programs, recruiting material, feature articles, press releases and multimedia content.

Provide assistance in the oversight to the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; assist students working at athletic events.

Follow the University,

NCAC

and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s (or equivalent experience) is required.

Feature excellent writing and editing skills; have knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems, extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as Stat Crew, Presto and

NCAA

Live Stats statistical systems.

Must be able to work with tight deadlines.

Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours (nights, weekend) and some travel will be required for championship events.

Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of two years of experience in intercollegiate sports information or media relations/communications field.

Experience with video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro).

Broadcasting experience and the ability to mentor student broadcasters.

Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University’s brand.

Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.

Elite problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication and public relations skills.

Possess excellent organization, communications and public relations skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to carry video equipment (tripods, cameras, laptops) to athletic venues and up stairs into press boxes. Games can last 2-3 hours depending on the sport, and press boxes can be hot early in the Fall and late in the Spring.

Contact(s)

Aaron Thompson

Contact Phone/Extension

740-587-6546

Contact Email

whisnerl@denison.edu

Open Date

09/17/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

This is a term position that is active through the end of the varsity playing season in the spring of 2025, unless otherwise extended.

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice . You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix .

Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu .